The Gita according to Gandhi 203

The Gita according to Gandhi -Mahadev Desai

DISCOURCE 1 33. Those for whom we would desire sovereign power, earthly joys and delights are here arrayed in battle, having renounced life and wealth. 34. Preceptors, sires, grandsires, sons and even grandsons, uncles, fathers-in law, brothers-in-law, and other kinsmen. 35. These I would not kill, O Madhusudana, even though they slay me, not even for kingship of the three worlds, much less for an earthly kingdom. 36. What pleasure can there be in slaying these sons of Dhritarashtra, O Janardana? Sin only can be our lot, if we slay these, usurpers though they be.